Student Research Project

SRP Marking Criteria (Page 1 of 3)

RETURN TO MAIN MENUSEE NEXT PAGEYour conclusion should give a very brief summary of your experimental findings, and be linked to your aim.

Your conclusion should say whether your hypothesis was supported or not.

Your conclusion should be written as no more than 3 sentences.

What Should Be Included in my Conclusion?RETURN TO MAIN MENUTo the left is an annotated SRP report. You can also download a PDF of this report by clicking on the following link: SEE THE NEXT PAGE OF THE REPORT

Can I see an Annotated Report already done?

RETURN TO MAIN MENUAnnotated reportA Reminder About Due Dates and ProceduresYour SRP can be divided into FOUR stages.

Handing in your Proposal Form

Handing in your logbook for the FIRST LOGBOOK CHECK.

Handing in your logbook for the SECOND LOGBOOK CHECK.

Final submission of your report and logbook.A Reminder About Due Dates and Procedures1. HANDING IN YOUR PROPOSAL FORMWhen is it due?The Proposal Form is due on Tuesday 11th February 2014Where do I hand it in?The Proposal From is to be handed to your class teacher during the normal Science lesson. It is NOT to be put into the Assessment Box in the Student Foyer.What happens if I am absent on that day?If you are absent, your will need to show your teacher your Proposal Form on the next day, if possible, or the next Science lesson at the latest.What is the penalty for handing it in late?Three days late = Afternoon detentionA Reminder About Due Dates and Procedures2. HANDING IN YOUR LOGBOOK FOR THE FIRST LOGBOOK CHECKWhen is it due?The first logbook check is on the Wednesday 19th February 2014Where do I hand it in?You should show your logbook to your class teacher during the normal Science lesson. Your logbook is NOT to be put into the Assessment Box in the Student Foyer.What happens if I am absent on that day?If you are absent, your will need to show your teacher your logbook on the next day, if possible, or the next Science lesson at the latest.What is the penalty for handing it in late?Three days late = Afternoon detentionA Reminder About Due Dates and Procedures3. HANDING IN YOUR LOGBOOK FOR THE SECOND LOGBOOK CHECKWhen is it due?The second logbook check is on the Wednesday 5th March 2014Where do I hand it in?You should show your logbook to your class teacher during the normal Science lesson. Your logbook is NOT to be put into the Assessment Box in the Student Foyer.What happens if I am absent on that day?If you are absent, your will need to show your teacher your logbook on the next day, if possible, or the next Science lesson at the latest.What is the penalty for handing it in late?Three days late = Afternoon detentionA Reminder About Due Dates and Procedures4. FINAL SUBMISSION OF YOUR REPORT AND LOGBOOK.When is it due?The final submission of the report and logbook is on Wednesday 19th March 2014Where do I hand it in?Your class teacher will collect the report and logbook during the normal Science lesson. They are NOT to be put into the Assessment Box in the Student Foyer.What happens if I am absent on that day?If you are absent, you will need to submit your report and logbook on your first day returning to school. You will then need to complete an Illness and Misadventure form (available from the student foyer) and submit it, along with a Doctors Certificate explaining your absence, to Mr Lans or Mrs Gavin.A Reminder About Due Dates and Procedures4. FINAL SUBMISSION OF YOUR REPORT AND LOGBOOK.What is the penalty for handing it in late?Late submission of EITHER the SRP Report or the Log bookwill result in an afternoon detention being issued immediately.

Three days late = N Award Warning Letter. PLEASE NOTE

If your SRP Report is not typed, it will not be accepted.If your SRP Report is glued into your Log book it will not be accepted.If your SRP Report or Log book does not show a serious attempt at the work, it will not be accepted.There Is A Prize!!The Flannery Prize

This prize is given to the student or students with the most outstanding Student Research Projects.

The prize is a $100 voucher.Let the Journey Begin!The following slides outline your SRP journey in its four stages.Please follow each step carefully, and use the hyperlinks on the right if you need any extra information.What are independent and dependent variables?1. Receive your SRP from your teacherSTAGE 1 COMPLETING YOUR PROPOSAL2. Decide on a problem3. Fill in a Proposal Form4. Get parents to sign it5. Show teacher Proposal Form by 11th February 20146. Make improvements suggested by teacher7. Has your teacher approved your Proposal Form?Need an extra copy of the SRP?Need some help deciding on a problem?Need an extra copy of a Proposal Form?YESYESNOGO TO STAGE 2SEE THE NEXT PAGE OF THE REPORT

Can I see an Annotated Report already done?RETURN TO MAIN MENU

To the left is an annotated SRP report. You can also download a PDF of this report by clicking on the following link: Annotated reportSEE THE NEXT PAGE OF THE REPORT

Can I see an Annotated Report already done?RETURN TO MAIN MENU

To the left is an annotated SRP report. You can also download a PDF of this report by clicking on the following link: Annotated reportCan I see an Annotated Report already done?RETURN TO MAIN MENU

To the left is an annotated SRP report. You can also download a PDF of this report by clicking on the following link: Annotated ReportSRP Marking Criteria (Page 2 of 3)

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RETURN TO MAIN MENUSEE PREVIOUS PAGEThe Flannery Prize

Year 10 Science Project

Through the completion of this assessment task the student has demonstrated the ability to:

EDCBA

ELEMENTARY0 - 8

BASIC9-13

SOUND14-17

HIGH18-21EXCELLENT22-25

Log Book

ProposalProvides a brief description of an experiment with assistance.

Provides a brief description of an experiment. HypothesisProvides a description of an experiment which includes a plan and which identifies some of the relevant variables.Provides a description of an experiment which includes a plan and which identifies all of the relevant variables.Provides a description of an experiment which includes a plan and which identifies all of the relevant variables and an accurate method of measuring results.

Record in logKeep a project logbook with some dated entries recording at least one of the following the experiment some observations some results

Keep a project logbook with some regular dated entries recording some of the following the experimental process some observations some results

Keep a project logbook with regular dated entries recording some of the experimental process some observations some ongoing results some evaluative comments at key points during the processKeep a project logbook with regular dated entries recording the planning of the experimental process most of the experimental process key observations ongoing results some evaluative comments about the processKeep a project logbook with regular dated entries recording detailed planning of the experimental process the experimental process detailed observations detailed ongoing results detailed evaluative comments about the process

Practical Report

Method/Procedure Writes a method that: identifies some of the necessary equipment explains how the experiment will be conducted tests one variable against another

with teacher assistance

Writes a method that: identifies some of the necessary equipment explains how the experiment will be conducted tests one variable against another

Writes a method that: identifies most of the necessary equipment includes diagrams where appropriate has a step by step procedure tests a variable measures the dependent variable demonstrates how some other variables will be controlled has repetition

Writes a method that: identifies all necessary equipment includes labelled, scientific diagrams where appropriate has a step by step procedure that is mostly clear, accurate and in the correct order tests only one variable at a time accurately measures the dependent variable demonstrates how most other variables will be controlled has an appropriate level of repetition includes a control if appropriate

Writes a method that: identifies all necessary equipment includes labelled, scientific diagrams where appropriate has a step by step procedure that is clear, accurate and in the correct order tests only one variable at a time accurately measures the dependent variable demonstrates how all other variables will be controlled has an appropriate level of repetition includes a control or explains why one is not necessary

Risk Assessment Identifies one potential hazard of the investigation with assistance Identifies one potential hazard of the investigation Identifies and addresses some potential hazards of the investigation Identifies and addresses most of the potential hazards of the investigation Identifies and addresses the potential hazards of the investigation

Results

Presents results with assistance

Presents results Presents results in an appropriate formatPresents results in appropriate formats showing the independent and dependent variables and the units of measurementTables and graphs are mostly correct in design and labellingPresents results in user-friendly and appropriate formats showing the independent and dependent variables and the units of measurementAll tables and graphs are correctly designed and labelled

Conclusion and Discussion Makes a valid comment about the results with assistance

Makes a valid comment about the results

Write a conclusion or discussion that identifies whether the hypothesis was supported or not and one of the following: Recognises a trend in the data and provides an explanation for it. Discusses the validity, reliability or accuracy of the experiment. Identifies an application of the results Identifies some problems with the experiment design where appropriateWrite a conclusion and discussion that explains whether the hypothesis was supported or not and two of the following: Recognises most trends in the data and provides an explanation for them. Assesses the validity, reliability and accuracy of the experiment. Makes connections between the results and their application Identifies most of the problems with the experiment design where appropriate and proposes sensible improvements

Write a conclusion and discussion that explains whether the hypothesis was supported or not and all of the following: Recognises the trends in the data and provides a plausible explanation for them. Correctly assesses the validity, reliability and accuracy of the experiment. Makes valid connections between the results and their application Identifies all problems with the experiment design where appropriate and proposes sensible improvements